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According to the slides, what is the key difference between hibernation as a behavioral adaptation versus hibernation as a physiological adaptation?
Options
A There is no difference; both refer to the same process
B As behavioral: it is the action of entering winter sleep; as physiological: it refers to the reduced metabolic rate during that sleep
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C Behavioral hibernation applies to birds; physiological hibernation applies to mammals
D Physiological hibernation is seasonal; behavioral hibernation is year-round
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The key difference is that hibernation as a behavioral adaptation refers to the action or behavior of entering winter dormancy, while as a physiological adaptation it refers to the internal bodily changes such as reduced metabolic rate, lowered body temperature, and slowed heart rate during that dormancy.

Hint

One refers to the observable action, the other to the internal bodily changes.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 965 of 2214
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